White Spots on My Cheeks Led to an Unwanted Contract

temporary delay with my bank accounts,” I said, the words feeling like dry sand in my mouth. “I cannot write the check today.”

Mrs. Gable, who sat three chairs down and had never forgiven me for winning the librarian of the year award in ninety-six, leaned forward.

“A bank delay, Martha?” she asked, her voice sharp. “I thought you always kept your affairs continue reading …